Chapter 18: Myth—Abortion Doesn’t Matter

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Myth—Abortion Doesn’t Matter

Want Mercy? Then Proclaim Mercy !

“Embrace your children until I come, and proclaim mercy

to them; because My springs run over, and My grace will not fail.” 2 Esdras 2:32 NRSV

“But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy and

not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless.” Matthew 12:7 NRSV

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”

Matthew 5:7 NRSV

“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another.” Zech. 7:9 NRSV

“Woe to you … for you … have neglected … justice and mercy and faith.” Matthew 23:23 NRSV

“For judgment will be without mercy to anyone who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.” James 2:13 NRSV

“He makes room for every act of mercy; everyone receives in accordance with one’s deeds.” Sirach 16:14 NRSV

“If one has no mercy toward another like himself, can he

then seek pardon for his own sins?” Sirach 28:4 NRSV

“Because you have forsaken Me, I also will forsake you. When you beg mercy of Me, I will show you no mercy.”

2 Esdras 1:25 NRSV

“If you, then, will rule over your minds and discipline your hearts, you shall be kept alive, and after death you shall obtain mercy.” 2 Esdras 14:34 NRSV